Bow holding device

Abstract

A compact, foldable holding device for holding a bow or other weapon from a tree. A telescoping bracket member allows for convenient adjustment of the holding position. The holding device does not scar the tree and provides convenient storage of the bow or other weapon while waiting for game to approach. Moreover, the holding device allows for quick and easy movement of the bow or other weapon to an aiming position.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A holding device attachable to a tree for holding a bow, gun or the like comprising: a first bracket means for bracing said holding device against the tree;   a second bracket means for extending said bow, gun or the like away from the tree, said second bracket means extending transverse to said first bracket means and generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tree, said first bracket means being rotatable about an axis generally perpindicular to said second bracket means, wherein said holding device being foldable into said second bracket means and said second bracket means surrounding at least part of said first bracket means when in a folded position; and   a third bracket means for engaging with said bow, gun or the like, said third bracket means extending transverse to said first and second bracket means.   
     
     
       2. The holding device according to claim 1, wherein said second bracket means has an adjustable length. 
     
     
       3. The holding device according to claim 2, wherein said second bracket means is comprised of first and second bracket members. 
     
     
       4. The holding device according to claim 3, wherein said first bracket member of said second bracket means is an L-shaped bracket. 
     
     
       5. The holding device according to claim 4, wherein said first bracket member further includes a notch on the end connected to said first bracket means to allow said first member means to rotate about said axis. 
     
     
       6. The holding device according to claim 3, wherein said second bracket member is a slidably bracket releasable engageable in said first bracket member by use of a guide band, said second bracket member having a first position for right-handed individuals and a second position for left-handed individuals wherein said second bracket member is slid out from under said guide band from said first position for right-handed individuals and rotated 180 degrees and thereafter slid back under said guide band to said second position for left-handed individuals. 
     
     
       7. The holding device according to claim 1, wherein said third bracket means is comprised of at least one arm means for supporting said bow, gun or the like. 
     
     
       8. The holding device according to claim 7, wherein said third bracket means is a C-bracket member having two-arm means for supporting said bow, gun or the like. 
     
     
       9. The holding device according to claim 8, wherein said C-bracket member comprises: a central member having two ends;   said two arm means each having a parallel opposing side portion each being integral and generally perpendicular to one of said ends of said central member and said two arm means each having an inwardly converging end portion being integral with one of said side portions.   
     
     
       10. The holding device according to claim 7, wherein said third bracket means is rotatable about an axis generally perpendicular to said second bracket means. 
     
     
       11. The holding device according to claim 1, wherein said first bracket means is an elongated U-shaped bracket member having a pair of edges engageable with the tree to brace said holding device. 
     
     
       12. The holding device according to claim 11, wherein said first bracket means includes recess means for receiving a strap means for attaching said holding device to the tree. 
     
     
       13. The holding device according to claim 1, wherein said holding device further comprises a strap means for attaching said holding device to the tree. 
     
     
       14. The holding device according to claim 1, wherein said bow, gun or the like rests upon said third bracket member. 
     
     
       15. The holding device according to claim 1, wherein said third bracket means is releasable engageable in said second bracket means and said second bracket means has a first side and a second side, said third bracket means having a first position for right-handed individuals when said third bracket means is attached to said first side of said second bracket means and a second position for left-handed individuals when said third bracket means is attached to said second side of said second bracket means. 
     
     
       16. A holding device attachable to a tree for holding a bow, gun or the like, comprising: a first bracket means for bracing said holding device against the tree;   a second bracket means for extending said bow, gun or the like away from the tree, said second bracket means having an adjustable length and extending transverse to said first bracket means and generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tree, said second bracket means being comprised of a first bracket member and second bracket member, said first bracket member, being an L-shaped bracket, said second bracket member being a slidably bracket releasable engageble in said first bracket member by use of a guide band, said second bracket member having a first position for right-handed individuals and a second position for left-handed individuals wherein said second bracket member is slid out from under said guide band from said first position for right-handed individuals and rotated 180° and thereafter slid back under said guide band to said second position for left-handed individuals; and   a third bracket means for engaging with said bow, gun or the like, said third bracket means extending transverse to said first and second bracket means.   
     
     
       17. A holding device according to claim 16, wherein said third bracket means comprises: a C-bracket member for engaging said bow, gun or the like, said C-bracket member extending transverse to said first and second bracket means.